The city market place is still important

FRANCISTOWN: This market place is not an ordinary place. To the east of this landmark stands an old wall bearing huge cracks, a testimony that the elements have taken their toll.

There are also a number of two-roomed small structures with tents that have chairs and tables nicely arranged in front of them. As it is lunch hour, the parking lot behind this place and its surroundings is fully packed.  It is as if the entire city population has descended upon this place.

The different companies from the industrial area seem to be well represented, as men and women in various company or departmental regalia can be seen in this place. For the next hour or so, this place is the place to be in the city. The women who are selling the food are finding it difficult to contain their hungry customers. The choruses of 'Papa and chicken' or 'Seswaa and Tswana chicken' and the constant reminder to bommaseapei to be mindful of the time factor are all over this place. In between a wide range of topics are being discussed.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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